Advance Praise for Claude Johnson’s Upcoming New Book

On February 3, 2012, in Books, Community, Culture, History, Race, by Black Fives

This is what several great people say about Claude Johnson’s upcoming new book, the first in a series detailing the pre-NBA history of African American basketball pioneers.

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About My Recent College Talk

On February 22, 2010, in Basic, Being, Books, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, by Black Fives

Claude Johnson shared with students and community members the history of the Black Fives Era, seeking to widen the appreciation of these pioneers of basketball.

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Converse’s ‘Heaven Is A Playground’ Celebration

On December 15, 2009, in Basic, Books, Community, Culture, History, Music, Race, by Black Fives

I was in Manhattan last week for Converse’s celebration of the 35th anniversary of Rick Telander’s playground basketball classic, Heaven is a Playground.

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